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All Consuming

Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world - asking how did we get here and what happens next?

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Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world. They unravel the mysteries of marketing and the formidable forces that drive purchasing habits. From toilet paper to funerals, perfume to package holidays they'll be combing the past to see how landmark innovations have shifted the course of history. And asking what happens next?

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Why are denim jeans still so popular?
Unpicking the enduring appeal of the all-American garment.
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The contentious story of tea and its place in the British psyche.
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Enter the metaverse where users are creating immersive spaces to meet and hang out.
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Dr Chris Bryant tells Charlotte about the benefits.
Why is the NHS encouraging smokers to take up vaping?

Health authorities in the UK are taking a different approach to the rest of the world.
Can a non-alcoholic drink reduce social anxiety?

A company is working on a drink that mimics the calming affects of alcohol.

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